Township of Cumru, Berks County, Pennsylvania

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Zoning Hearing Board

The Zoning Hearing Board is a semi-judicial body, consisting of three members and up to 3 alternates, all of whom are residents of the Township. Members are appointed by the Board of Commissioners to serve 3 year terms. During their tenure, members of the Zoning Hearing Board are not permitted to hold any other office in the municipality. The board is responsible for:

  • Hearing and deciding appeals where it is alleged that the Zoning Officer has erred in applying or interpreting the Zoning Map or the zoning ordinance. 
  •  Hearing and making decisions on special exceptions.
  •  Authorizing variances from the terms of the Zoning Ordinance, as permitted by the Municipalities Planning Code.

The Zoning Hearing Board meets the 4th Tuesday of each month at 6:00 P.M. A staff assistant is available to answer any questions regarding a Zoning Variance Application during normal business hours. Call 610-777-1343.

Zoning Hearing Board Application
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 Chairman   Gene Waltz
 Co-Chairman  Matt Keperling
 Member  Branden Strickland
 Alt. Member    E. Kenneth Remp
 Solicitor  Stephen Price, Esquire
 Secretary  Sharon Weidman

Zoning Hearing Board Members

 
Township of Cumru
1775 Welsh Rd Mohnton PA 19540 
(610) 777-1343
 
Hours of Operation: 8:00am-12:00pm and 12:30pm-4:30pm Monday-Friday
(closed for lunch 12:00pm-12:30pm)
*The Township Administrative Offices will be closed for the following Holidays(if they fall on a week day):
New Year’s Day, President’s Day, the Friday before Easter, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day,
Thanksgiving Day, the Day after Thanksgiving, the day before Christmas, Christmas Day, the day of New Year’s Eve     


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